Radiation Basics

zeta radiation

alpha radiation, beta radiation, gamma radiation

delta radiation

epsilon radiation

X-ray radiation

Gamma radiation

Alpha radiation

Beta radiation

Alien technology

Natural sources

Man-made sources

Underground nuclear testing

Alpha radiation is not a form of radiation.

Beta radiation consists of alpha particles.

Alpha radiation consists of beta particles.

Alpha radiation consists of alpha particles (helium nuclei), while beta radiation consists of beta particles (high-energy electrons or positrons).

Alpha radiation

Gamma radiation

Ultraviolet radiation

X-ray radiation

Gamma rays

Ultraviolet rays

Microwaves

X-rays

Curie

Sievert

Roentgen (R), Rad, and Rem

Gray

Gamma radiation is stopped by a piece of paper, while alpha and beta radiation can penetrate it.

Gamma radiation is positively charged, while alpha and beta radiation are negatively charged.

Gamma radiation is electromagnetic, while alpha and beta radiation are particles.

Gamma radiation has a mass, while alpha and beta radiation are massless.

Medical imaging, nuclear power plants, industrial gauges, consumer products like smoke detectors

Solar panels

Microwave ovens

Cell phone towers

Ignore distance, prolong time, wear heavy clothing

Decrease distance, increase time, avoid shielding materials

Increase distance, reduce time, and use shielding materials.

Stay close, spend more time, use reflective materials